The KMX-4911 Kaleido multiviewer comes fully integrated into the GV Node IP aggregation, processing and edge routing platform offering new possibilities for live production and playout monitoring systems. This integration within GV Node eliminates cables between the multiviewer and the router, translating into cost and weight savings, providing operational simplification of a single chassis solution for routing and multiviewing. This ensures that you will find the functionality you need for your specific application among the many features and benefits of the indus­try-acclaimed Kaleido multiviewer.

Key Features

Fully integrated into GV Node

Easy to install, no wiring required

Reduce space and weight with direct input and output integration into the GV Node IP platform

Ethernet, LTC and reference distributed to all multiviewers within a GV Node via frame controller

Up to 16 KMX-4911 cards fit in a single 4 RU GV Node for up to 32 multiviewer outputs

Mosaic Outputs (1, 2 or 4)
Outputs are available to GV Node IFM-2T Internal Fabric, and directly on the rear panel. The KMX-4911-9X2-4SRP rear module is equipped with one (1) SFP slot, and the KMX-4911-18X4-4DRP, the KMX-4911-27X4-4TRP and the KMX-4911-36X4-4QRP are equipped with two (2) SFP slots. Each slot can house one (1) of the SFP models listed below

The latest Kaleido multiviewer from Grass Valley, a Belden Brand, comes fully integrated into the GV Node IP aggregation, processing and edge routing platform offering new possibilities for live production and playout monitoring systems.

The number of inputs and outputs is scalable by combining two, three or four modules and a rear panel option that integrates all inputs to all outputs. Unlike cascading, the method of expansion used in the KMX-4911 does not add delay or latency to sources coming from different modules. 4K UHD output capability is available on the KMX-4911 in combinations of two or more cards.

Rear panels are available with one or two SFP slots. Each SFP slot can be equipped with one of the following SFP output options: SDI coaxial for broadcast monitors, HDMI for displays installed close to the multiviewer, fiber for extending the distance to the display, and SMPTE ST 2022-6 IP to benefit from IP routing to the displays and remote installations. In addition, all multiviewer outputs are returned into the GV Node internal fabric module (IFM-2T) so they are available on the IP aggregation ports, as well as XIO-4901 outputs. The HDMI output SFP option is designed with a latching mechanism to ensure the connection is solid in high vibration mobile environments such as outside broadcast trucks.

The KMX-4911 in combination with the IP aggregation ports of the GV Node IFM-2T offers the ability to build IP SMPTE ST 2022-6 input multiviewers. For example, a multiviewer system with up to 144 3G IP inputs and 32 multiviewer outputs can be designed in a compact 4 RU frame. Multiple GV Nodes can be combined to meet the largest monitoring requirements.

Providing fast, easy and simplified workflows, the KMX-4911 is ready to go with all the features required for production control rooms and outside broadcast trucks. This includes timecode displays, built-in timers, safe area markers, audio meters and tallies from the production switcher. The KMX-4911 also offers multiple levels of UMDs showing both static or dynamic information obtained from the control system, the production switcher or the tally management system. The fast processing time of one field makes it perfect for live production monitoring.

The KMX-4911 provides all of the advanced probing and metadata extraction for ensuring the quality of your on-air transmission, including specialized features like Dolby-E monitoring, zone-based black and freeze detection.

Using flexible and increasingly commoditized COTS IP as an infrastructure base, several GV Node frames equipped with multiviewers can be added and combined for greater capacity, meeting even the largest multiviewing requirements. GV Node’s standards based IP inputs and outputs ensure that your investment will be protected into the future.

Highly flexible and scalable multiviewing systems can be realized using COTS IP as the core infrastructure. In the example below, Grass Valley’s IPG-3901 gateways are used to encapsulate SD/HD/3G SDI inputs to SMPTE ST 2022-6 IP in local and remote locations. Sources are then distributed to all KMX-4911 multiviewers using a COTS IP switch. The multiviewer outputs are then returned to the COTS IP switch to be distributed to any display within the facility. At the display, a DXF-300-IP-RX IP to HDMI output converter is used to interconnect with the display. The control of the IP routing is managed by GV Convergent using familiar interfaces such as router control panels and software panels.